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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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