Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources