Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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