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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources