Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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