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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education