Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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