Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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