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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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