Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people 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 MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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