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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people 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. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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