Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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