Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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