Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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