Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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