Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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