Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative 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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