Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping 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 new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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