Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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