Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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