Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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