Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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