Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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