Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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