Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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