Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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