Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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