Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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