Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over 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 ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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