Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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