Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes 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 massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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