Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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