Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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