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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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