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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. 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. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education