Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the 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 exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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