Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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