Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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