Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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