Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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