Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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