Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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