Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education