Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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