Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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