Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of 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 mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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