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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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