Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in 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. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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