Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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