Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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