Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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