Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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