Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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