Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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