Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses