Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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