Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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