Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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