Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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