Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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