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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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