Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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