Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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 online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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