Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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