Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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