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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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