Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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