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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education