Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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