Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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