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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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