Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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