Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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