Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over 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 massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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