Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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