Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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