Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book