Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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