Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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