Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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