Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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