Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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