Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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