Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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