Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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