Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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