Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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