Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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