Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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