Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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