Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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