Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand 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 topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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