Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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