Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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