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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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