Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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