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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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