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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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