Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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