Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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