Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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