Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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