Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around 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 massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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