Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition