Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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