Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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