Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners 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 MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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