Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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