Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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