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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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