Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently 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 organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources