Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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