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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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