Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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