Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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