Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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