Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students 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. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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