Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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