Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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