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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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