Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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