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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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