Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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