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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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