Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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