Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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