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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes 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. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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