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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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