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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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