Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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