Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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