Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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