Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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