Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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