Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important 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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