Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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