Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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