Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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