Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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