Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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