Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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