Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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