Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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