Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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