Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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