Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. 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. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources