Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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