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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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