Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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