Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books