Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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