Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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