Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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