Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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