Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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