Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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