Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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