Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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