Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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