Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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