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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering students 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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