Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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