Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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