Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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