Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals