Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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