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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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