Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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