Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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