Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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