Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all over 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 MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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