Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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