Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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