Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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