Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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