Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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