Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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