Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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