Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate 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. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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