Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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