Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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