Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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