Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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