Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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