Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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