Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. 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 online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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