Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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