Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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