Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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