Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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