Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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