Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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