Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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