Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of 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 almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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