Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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