Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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