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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning 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 classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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