Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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