Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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