Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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