Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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