Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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