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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education