Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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