Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have empowered 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. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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