Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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