Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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