Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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