Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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