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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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