Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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