Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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