Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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