Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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