Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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