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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes 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. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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