Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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