Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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