Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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