Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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