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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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