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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners 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. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources