Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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