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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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