Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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