Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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