Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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