Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important 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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