Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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