Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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