Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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