Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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