Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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