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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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