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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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