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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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