Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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