Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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