Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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