Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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