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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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