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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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