Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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