Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines 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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