Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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