Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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