Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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