Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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