Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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