Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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