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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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