Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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