Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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