Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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