Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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