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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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