Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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