Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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