Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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