Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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