Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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