Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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