Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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