Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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