Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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