Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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