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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the 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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