Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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