Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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