Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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