Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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