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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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