Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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