Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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