Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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