Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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