Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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