Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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