Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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