Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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