Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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