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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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