Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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