Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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