Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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