Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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