Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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