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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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