Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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