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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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