Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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