Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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