Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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