Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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