Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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