Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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