Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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