Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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