Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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