Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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