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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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