Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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