Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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