Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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