Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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