Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology enable students 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 online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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