Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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