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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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