Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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