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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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