Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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