Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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