Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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