Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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