Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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