Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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