Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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