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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University