Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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