Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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