Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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