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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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