Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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