Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for learners 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. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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