Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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