Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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