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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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