Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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