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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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