Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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