Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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