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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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