Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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