Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. 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 courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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