Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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