Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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