Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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