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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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