Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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