Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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