Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews 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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