Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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