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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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