Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for humans 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. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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