Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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