Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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