Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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