Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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