Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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