Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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