Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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