Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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