Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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