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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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