Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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