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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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