Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with 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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