Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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