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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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