Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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