Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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