Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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