Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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