Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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