Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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