Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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