Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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