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 considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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