Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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