Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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