Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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