Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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