Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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