Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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