Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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