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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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