Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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