Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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