Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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