Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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