Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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