Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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