Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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