Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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