Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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