Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. 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. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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