Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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