Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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