Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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