Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources