Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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