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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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