Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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