Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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