Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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