Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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