Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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