Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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