Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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