Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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