Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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