Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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