Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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