Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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