Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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