Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. 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 MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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