Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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