Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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