Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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