Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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