Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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