Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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