Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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