Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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