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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition