Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans 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. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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