Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people 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 MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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