Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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