Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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