Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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