Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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