Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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