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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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