Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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