Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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