Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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