Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books