Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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