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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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