Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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