Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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