Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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