Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers 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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