Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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