Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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