Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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