Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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