Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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