Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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