Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering 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. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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