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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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