Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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