Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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