Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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