Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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