Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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