Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses 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 MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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