Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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