Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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