Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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