Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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