Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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