Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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