Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important 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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