Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education