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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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