Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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