Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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