Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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