Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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