Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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