Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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