Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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