Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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