Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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