Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students 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 courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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