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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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