Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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