Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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