Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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