Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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