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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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