Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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