Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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