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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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