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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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