Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for 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 massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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