Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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