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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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