Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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