Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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