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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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