Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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