Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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