Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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