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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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