Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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