Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to massively open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources (OER). There are many appealing new online education technologies emerging each year that can be used for training. Massive open online courses and similar endeavours with open education resources (OER) are allowing millions of self-directed online learners in every nation on earth to learn from well-known mentors. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. MOOCs are a form of online learning. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are being used today? This massively open online courses book also deals with the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.

Recent trends in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. There are dozens of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning is improving so quickly. Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help people succeed in these massive open online courses. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOC courses and other kinds of open educational resources persist. The fundamental purpose of these massively open online courses is to provide training to more learners in every nation on earth. This open education resources (OERs) book analyzes life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. For more details go to this Learning Theory (Education) website.

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