Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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