Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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