Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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