Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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