Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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