Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over 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 commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational