Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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