Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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