Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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