Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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