Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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