Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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