Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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