Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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