Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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