Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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