Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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