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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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