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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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