Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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