Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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