Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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