Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key 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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