Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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